january 4, 2015 the epiphany of the...
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January 4, 2015
The Epiphany of the Lord
“Sir, we would like to see Jesus?”
Dear Parishioners and all who worship with us!
Today is EPIPHANY – the showing of Jesus, the recognizing of Jesus by the Magi. It is this Sunday’s Chapter of
our Christmas Season. When I want to be sure I am looking for Jesus and finding Him in my life I go to 2 places:
1. Communion – This is Jesus, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin…
…. I am NOT WORTHY…. Say the word and MY SOUL SHALL BE HEALED!
2. Matthew’s Gospel [Chapter 25: v 31-46 page 1054 New American Bible.]:
“The king will say to those on his right, “Come, you blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.”
So if I do the caring, I am meeting Jesus in the person I help!
Our Consecrated Religious Sisters, Brothers and Priests, those who live dedicated lives in formal [Solemn] vows to follow Jesus show us how to follow Jesus in our lives. Not only for those who join them, but also in family life we can serve the needs of neighbors, community and the world by doing the caring needed by the people on our daily path. This may begin as Charity and kindness, but leads to empowerment, sharing and justice.
Freedom, caring, speaking for, empowering, to utilize:
Because of our vows of chastity poverty, and obedience, consecrated religious have the freedom to work with others in caring for those on the margins of society, speaking on their behalf, yet at the same time, empowering them to recognize and utilize their God-given gifts and talents.
–Sr. Sister Rosemary Finnegan, O.P, 2014 Diocese of Orlando interview
So I will try to not pack away charity and kindness with the Christmas decorations, Christmas leads to the Baptism of Jesus. The life of baptism that we share with Jesus, we are dedicated to the work of God, the work of caring and kindness. May I see Jesus, our Lord and Savior in those I help on my daily journey!
A Blessed New Year! Fr. Dave
Bless Your Home This Epiphany Day!
Take (blessed) chalk (of any color) and mark on the lintel of your front door
20 + C + M + B + 15 saying:
The Three Wise Men, C Caspar, M Melchior, and B Balthasar
followed the star of God’s Son who became human two thousand and fifteen years ago.
++ May Christ bless our home
++ and remain with us throughout the new year.
Amen
Mass Intentions
GB=Gibbstown PB=Paulsboro SB=Swedesboro
BTM=Mass with Baptism Saturday, January 3, 2015
9:00 am SB Catherine Dalicandro r/o Lindsay Hochman 4:30 pm GB Ralph & Fanny Russo r/o Gary Pospiech Edmund Plucinski r/o Paul Gergen & Family
Sunday, January 4, 2015 8:00 am SB Thomas Grasso r/o Wife, Lorraine & Family 9:30 am GB Robert D’Amico r/o Roseann & Bob Willson
11:00 am SB Dennis Dougherty r/o Robert & Leanne McCartney 1:00 pm SB Special Intention for Fior Heredia r/o Ivan Palmero
5:30 pm SB Marguerite McCann r/o Dick & Mary Gertrude Bond
Monday, January 5, 2015 8:30 am GB Murphy Chiavoroli r/o Mr & Mrs Robert Chevreuil
Tuesday, January 6, 2015 8:30 am PB John Kulka r/o Rita Retkovis
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 8:30 am GB Margaret Kirch r/o Retkovis Family
Thursday, January 8, 2015 8:30 am SB Norma Brion r/o Tagle Family
Friday, January 9, 2015 8:30 am SB Norma Brion r/o Sarina Lisa
Saturday, January 10, 2015
9:00 am SB Anthony Agatone r/o Malloy Family 4:30 pm GB Mary (Funari) Silvestro r/o Joe Silvestro
Sunday, January 11, 2015 8:00 am SB Kathleen Cooper r/o Aunt Jo & Uncle Sam 9:30 am GB Joseph & Gary DeLiberis r/o Rita & JoAnn DeLiberis
11:00 am SB Helen Adragna r/o Her Family 1:00 pm SB Special Intention for Fior Heredia r/o Ivan Palmero
5:30 pm SB Joseph Duff r/o Don & Claire Gechter
Spiritual Reflections
In Preparation for Sunday, January 11, 2015
First Reading: Isaiah 55:1-11 Second Reading: 1 John 5:1-9
Gospel: Mark 1:7-11
The Pro Life Rose in Swedesboro this week is for all
Mom’s expecting the blessing of a newborn
The Tabernacle Candle in Swedesboro will burn this week For Richard Lanzalotti r/o Nancy Dwyer
If you would like to place flowers on the altars of the churches in memory of a beloved one, please call the office to make arrangements. The fee is $50.00.
Have you checked out our New Website?
www.stclarenj.org
Please contact the Parish office if there is a person to be
added or removed from the Prayer List. Our list has
become very large; any input on those who can be
removed would be most helpful. Thank You!
Week at a Glance Sunday, January 4, 2015
2:00 pm Bingo – PB GARS Gym
7:15 pm 12-Step Program – SB Parish Hall
Monday, January 5, 2015 7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal – SB Church
8:00 pm Knights of Columbus Meeting – SB Parish Hall
Tuesday, January 6, 2015 7:00 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal – SB Church
7:00 pm Prayer Rosary Group – GB Church Meeting Room
7:00 pm St Vincent de Paul Meeting - GB Convent LL
7:00 pm Baptism Prep Class – SB Parish Office 2nd
Flr Conf Rm
7:00 pm RCIA – SB Parish Office
8:00 pm Knights of Columbus Meeting – PB Church LL
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 4:30 pm Legion of Mary Meeting – SB Parish Office
7:00 pm Bible Study- SB Parish Office 2nd
Flr Conf Rm
7:30 pm Adult Music Ministry – GB Church
8:00 pm AA Meeting – GB Convent LL
Thursday, January 8, 2015 1:00 pm Bible Study- GB Church Meeting Room
6:00 pm FMIJ Gathering – GB Convent LL
Friday, January 9, 2015 9:00 am Eucharistic Adoration - SB Church
Saturday, January 10, 2015 7:00 am AA Meeting – SB Parish Office
7:30 am Diaconate Formation - PB Church/Diaconate Center
1:00 pm Christmas Carol Festival - PB GARS Gym
7:00 pm Bingo – PB GARS Gym
Sunday, January 11, 2015 9:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word – GB Convent LL
11:00 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word – SB Parish Hall
2:00 pm Bingo – PB GARS Gym
7:15 pm 12-Step Program – SB Parish Hall
Pray For our service men and women stationed around the world, especially: Paul Coren, Stephen Cugini, J. J. Cunningham,
Jeff DiGuiseppe, Joseph Dolan, Alex Filipponi, Cpt Mayden Howell,
Cpt Andrew Howell, Sgt Christopher Jones, David Kehoe,
Sgt 1st Class Kevin Kirkpatrick, Conor Masterson,
Sgt 1st Class Richard J Maxie Jr, Sgt Sara Nothdruft, Brian Novak Jr,
Erin Peck, Jeffery Riggs, Navy HN Michael C. Rutcosky Jr,
SFC Joseph Shaffer Jr, Cpt Suzanne Shaffer, Brian Simmon, Frank
Tortella, Jr, Jenny Tortella, Joseph Tortella, Sarah Turse,
Jeff Vanvalkanberg, Mark Viereck, John Wurtenberg, Brittany Zingo and
the Diocese of Camden Clergy who serve in the armed forces.
Prayer List Paul Adams, David Aveni, George Bannon, Leon Barber, Gary Bellotti,
Vita Besaba, Jeff Billig, Sue Bishop, Lenny J. Blaylock, Caroline Bridgeman,
Barbara Brown, Rebecca Brown, Don Bruce, Geri Buckley, Agnes Burt,
Michael Callahan, Sam Casella, Marty Catalano, Mario Carpino,
Nancy Castillo, Sally Clemente, John Collins, Kathleen Cooper,
Anthony Corradetti, Gene Corsaro, Jim Coyle, Edward D’Amico,
Patricia D’Amico, Joseph Darpino, Josephine & Carmen Di Bella,
Tony DiLuigi, Lou DiGiambattista, Michael DiSalvio, Andre Dominque,
Rose Marie Edl, Mary Ferretti, Peg Fiderko, Sophia Fiollos, David Fish,
Tina Fowler, Fr. Frank Gaffney, Gary Gardiner, Frances Gargiulo,
Angelina Gattuso, Marie Gezzi, Rosemarie Gilcrest, Mary Ginter,
Pat Giorgianni, Steve Good, Eileen Gougan, Domenica Ferretti-Grant,
Toni Giorgianni Gray, Rita Greene, Kyle Gregory, Irene Grelli, Judy Grelli,
Tim Gribaudo, Alice Hammond, Joseph Hindley, Leanne Hogan, John Hutton,
Harry Kane, Curtis Holland, “Baby” Reagan Kiesel, Greg Lastowka,
Margaret Latch, Bob Lexa, Cheryl Lloyd, Brenda Luce, Nancy Magazu,
Ron Magazu, Helen Magee, Lisa Massing, Lynn McClintock, Hannah McStay,
Jenny Michaels, Toni Morda, Judy Nardella, Ed Neary, Rose Nicolosi,
Jean Palinski, Mary Pedrow, Marguerite Pollicino, Elizabeth Mezzatenta,
Jose Luis Vazquez Quintero, Deb Romig, John Russo, Julia Ruzowicz,
Kevin Santoro, Mary Sarbello, Donald Schmid, Brian Scioli, Ken Sweeten Sr,
Lindsay Siebanaler, Alice Smedley, Marie Slagle, Dorothy Sobieski,
Edith Souders, Ed Spurka, Karen Taylor, Jessica Terranova, Carol Sigured,
R. Tighe, Debbie Toole, C. Williamson, Elaine Watson,
Deacon Robert Willson, Catherine McCann-Yachimsk
St. Clare of Assisi Parish Office 140 Broad Street, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
856-467-0037 / Oficina Hispana 856-467-0227
Fax 856-467-0038
http://www.stclarenj.org Email: [email protected]
Faith Formation Office
856-467-5426 ~ Patricia Patterson, Coordinator
http://stclarefaithform.parishesonline.com
Guardian Angels Regional Catholic School 856-423-9440 ~ Sr. Jerilyn Einstein FMIJ, Principal
http://gars-online.com
Social Outreach Kings Things,
1404 Kings Hwy, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
856-467-1796
St. Vincent de Paul Society & Clare’s Cupboard
856-423-4190 Help Line
Would you like to receive informational
Emails from St. Clare’s? Visit our new website at stclarenj.org.
Click on Vertical Response - Email Sign Up,
on the Home page.
Baptism Information Baptisms are celebrated during the Masses
on Sundays. They are also celebrated
twice a month on Saturday mornings in
Swedesboro and after the Masses on
Sundays in Gibbstown. The Baptismal
Prep Classes are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month in
the Swedesboro Parish Hall in Swedesboro. We will have
an additional Prep Class on Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 at
7pm in the Swedesboro Parish Office. As a reminder,
St. Clare of Assisi Parish does not baptize during Lent.
Knights of Columbus St. Francis Council News
American Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, January 6, 2015, 2pm to 7pm in
the Swedesboro Parish Hall. Please
come out and support the American Red Cross. Contact Tom Hilferty 467-3135.
Free Throw Contest – The Knights and its partner the
Swedesboro Woolwich Basketball Association are
holding a Free Throw contest on Saturday, January 10 from 9:30am to 10:45am. The contest is open to boys
and girls between the ages of 10-14 (as of 01/01/15).
The event will be held at the Margaret Clifford School
Gym, 601 Auburn Ave in Swedesboro. For additional info, contact Greg Cancila 241-9695.
Guardian Angels Regional School
Catholic Schools Week - Open House Monday, January 26th
9:00am or 6:30pm
Are you satisfied with your child’s class size and personal attention they receive in school?
Does your child’s school principal know each child in the school by name?
Is your child prepared for the High School Placement Test for the local Catholic High Schools?
If you answered “No” to one or more of these questions then a visit to Guardian Angels Regional School should be in your plans for the New Year. Guardian Angels Regional School offers small classes with a 1 to 10 teacher/aide to student ratio. Our principal knows the names of her students not because they have been to the principal’s office but because she visits their classrooms, greets them at the door in the morning and enjoys visiting with each of them on their birthdays. Guardian Angels Regional School students are more than prepared to take the HSPT and their scores reinforce what we already know…a Guardian Angels education sets them apart, helps them achieve their goals and for many of them a substantial scholarship for the Catholic High School of their choice.
We offer students a loving, faith-filled environment to grow and learn in during the most formative years of their life, thereby encouraging them to live the Gospel values as they continue through school as young Disciples of Christ.
Happy New Year! The Guardian Angels Regional School community
would like to wish you and your family a very
Happy New Year.
For more information about Guardian Angels Regional
School events and news, please visit us on the web at
www.gars-online.com.
In this year of Consecrated Life, Because of our vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, consecrated religious have the freedom to work with others in
caring for those ‘n the margins of society, speaking on their behalf, yet at the same time, empowering them to recognize and
utilize their God-given gifts and talents.
-Sr. Rosemary Finnegan, OP,
2014 Diocese of Orlando interview
Faith Formation
The Office of Faith Formation provides spiritual formation in
a traditional religious education program (PREP), alternative
summer model (ASREP) and home school model (FREM) and
children over the age of reason (7) and older who are not
baptized or catechized. All students attending Catholic and
Public Schools are prepared for sacraments through the Office
of Faith Formation. For more details, please visit our website:
http://www.stclarefaithform.parishesonline.com.
CHILD ASSAULT PREVENTION SESSIONS (CAP - safe environment training program for adults) attendance is
mandatory for anyone who has regular contact with minors.
CAP 1 must be taken before CAP 2.
Stewards offer Their Treasures “They prostrated themselves and did him homage.
Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold,
frankincense, and myrrh.” – MATTHEW 2:11B
Notice the order of events in the Magi’s visit. First, as good Stewards, they knelt before Jesus, and prayed to Him. Then they presented Him with their gifts. We, too, must take time to pray before we present our gifts to the Lord. We never know what God may be asking us to share!
Theology on Tap Tuesday - January 13, 2015
7-9pm - Lazy Lanigans -Sewell, NJ Theology on Tap is a speaker and
discussion series for women and men in
their late teens, 20s & 30s, married and single. Guest Panelists include dynamic young adult Catholics
Nina Camaioni, Andrew Ennis, Michael & Genevieve
Jordan Laskey, Jeff Hanson Jr, Ryan Meehan and Abigail Walsh. They have different backgrounds and
experiences including a writer, volleyball player, music
educators, church ministry leaders, and an exercise
physiologist. You are welcome to purchase food and beverages. For more info:
[email protected], or call
856-583-6122. You can also join “Theology on Tap – South Jersey” on Facebook or follow “Theology on Tap
SJ” on Twitter.
Diocese of Camden Respect Life Mass
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
135 N. White Horse Pike, Lindenwold, NJ
Pro-Life Rosary 6:30pm – Holy Mass 7:00pm
Thursday, January 22, 2015 January 22, the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme
Court decision, is a special day of prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Join presider and
homilist Fr. Joseph Capella for this important event of
prayer and reflection. Questions? Contact Mike Jordan Laskey at [email protected] or at
856-583-6119.
GET INVOLVED 2015 World Meeting of Families Many local families and individuals have
inquired about how they can get involved
with the WMF2015 in Philadelphia next September. More
information on preparing as a family, volunteering, and/or
hosting visitors from abroad may be found at the official
website for the event - www.worldmeeting2015.org. The
site also allows you to register to participate in the many
conferences offered. NOTE: Registering for the World meeting of Families Does Not include access to any papal
events that will be scheduled.
Camden Diocesan
Charismatic Winter Retreat January 23, 24 & 25, 2015
School at Marian Center Site
601 Central Avenue, Landisville, NJ 08326
Rates: $150 per person includes retreat events,
room accommodation & meals based on double
room occupancy. Two locations available in
Vineland, NJ: Pope John Paul Retreat Center or
Wingate Hotel (discounted with reservations
booked with retreat reservation). Marian Center is
15min from accommodations.
Rate for retreat without room: $70 per person for
weekend which includes lunches and dinners only.
Call Pat Loughran for all details and reservations
609-602-0395 or email [email protected].
Gloucester Catholic High School Ram for a Day - Experience a day in the life of a Gloucester
Catholic student and feel part of the GC family. Contact
Admissions Director, Tom Flynn or visit www.gchsrams.org.
Paul VI High School Eagle Day Visits - for 8th grade students throughout the
school year. Visit website for schedule of available dates.
Experience a day in the life of a Paul VI Eagle! Visit
www.pvihs.org/Admission or contact Mrs. Kathleen Stewart,
Director of Admissions at [email protected] or
(856) 858-4900 ext. 336.
Slam Dunk Tours – special pre-game tours of the school for
the following 2014 basketball games are available:
Paul VI Boys v. Timer Creek, Saturday, January 10, 2015
Tours at Noon, Game at 1pm
Paul VI Girls v. Camden Catholic, Thursday, January 22, 2015 Tours at 6pm, Game at 7pm
Paul VI Boys v. Eastern, Saturday, January 24, 2015
Tours at 2pm, Game at 3pm
Reservations are appreciated; please visit www.pvihs.org for
more info or to make a reservation. Students must be
accompanied by an adult. Please come to the gym entrance at
tour time; students and an accompanying adult will receive a
complimentary game pass. Questions? Please email
Mrs. Kathleen Stewart, Director of Admissions at